India vs Sri Lanka 2017, 1st T20I: What went right for the hosts

#1 Wrist spinner wreaking havoc

Chahal was superb

Although Sri Lanka gained an early advantage by winning the toss, their seamers failed to make an impact and were thrashed all over the park by Indian batsmen.

Thisara Perera's team, who did not rely much on spinners, ended up giving away 180 runs in 20 overs.

Rohit Sharma, unlike his Sri Lankan counterpart, trusted his wrist spinners to deal with the dew and his decision paid off quite handsomely in the end.

Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal, who finished with figures of 4 for 23, flourished at the Barabati pitch as the Men in Blue recorded their biggest win in T20Is while batting first.

Chasing 181, Sri Lanka crumbled under the pressure built up by India's spin duo and eventually crashed to 87 all out in an innings that lasted just 16 overs.